The seventeen year-old Alick Jeffrey's second cap was marred by an accident
nine minutes into this match. His right leg was fractured and the crack was
heard by most of the watching crowd. This exciting new talent was forced to
retire from the game, although he did achieve comeback years later.

England were scheduled to face the East German
Under-23 side, who announced on Saturday 17th September that they could not
procure the necessary travel documents and were subsequently unable to keep
their appointment. The Danish club side were drafted in as replacements.

In the closing minutes of the game, John McDowell was injured and the French
protested when Tommy Taylor was substituted in his place. After considerable
confusion, McDowell left the field injured and Mervyn Day was brought in in
place of Alan Stevenson in goal. Stevenson then replaced McDowell as an
outfield player.